Item - 2021.EY25.18

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on June 22, 2021. The Etobicoke York Community Council postponed consideration of this item. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.

EY25.18 - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - 54 Freemont Avenue

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Deferred
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
1 - Etobicoke North

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

The Etobicoke York Community Council:  

 

1. Deferred consideration of the item until the September 10, 2021 meeting of the Etobicoke York Community Council.

Origin

(May 29, 2021) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards

Summary

This staff report is in regards to a matter for which the Etobicoke Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

 

The purpose of this report is to advise Council concerning an application by the property owner of 54 Freemont Avenue for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.2.B(1) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. The property owner is seeking Council's permission to allow for the existing fence, which does not comply with the standards stipulated by Section 447-1.2B(1) of the bylaw, referencing Table 1 Maximum Height of Fences

 

The fence is located in the rear yard on the north side of the property line, abutting a neighboring property at 52 Freemont Ave. The fence material is wood, board on board material is 2.4 metres in height and 2m in width. *there is only one panel(closest to the Hot Tub) that effects the entire fence surrounding the property. See Attachments 1,2,3 

 

The application is based on a complaint that was received and investigated by Municipal Licensing and Standards.

Background Information

(May 29, 2021) Report and Attachments 1 to 3 from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards on Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - 54 Freemont Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-167647.pdf

Communications

(June 20, 2021) E-mail from Rita Molinari (EY.New)

Speakers

Maria Tihotchi

Motions

1 - Motion to Defer Item moved by Councillor Stephen Holyday (Carried)

That consideration of the item be deferred until the September 10, 2021 meeting of the Etobicoke York Community Council.

Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council